Events on 24 January include:
- World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill conclude a conference in Casablanca (1943)
- World War II: The Allies bombard Bangkok, leading Thailand, then under Japanese control, to declare war against the United States and United Kingdom (1942)
- World War I: British Grand Fleet battle cruisers under Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty engage Rear-Admiral Franz von Hipper's battle cruisers in the Battle of Dogger Bank (1915)
This page gathers 44 events, 205 births and 66 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 41 to 2026.
Events · United Kingdom
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1943
World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill conclude a conference in Casablanca. Wikipedia: Franklin D. Roosevelt · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 246 languages
Archive: Franklin D. Roosevelt. — Oslo Museum · Europeana
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1942
World War II: The Allies bombard Bangkok, leading Thailand, then under Japanese control, to declare war against the United States and United Kingdom. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 291 languages
Archive: WORLD WAR II: Casualty Evaucation by jeep — Wellcome Collection · Europeana -
1915
World War I: British Grand Fleet battle cruisers under Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty engage Rear-Admiral Franz von Hipper's battle cruisers in the Battle of Dogger Bank. Wikipedia: World War I · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
Archive: World War I: hospital beds — Wellcome Collection · Europeana -
1908
The first Boy Scout troop is organized in England by Robert Baden-Powell. Wikipedia: Scouting · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 95 languages
Archive: Spreekbeurt over Scouting. — Municipal Archives of Ede en Scherpenzeel · Europeana
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1900
Second Boer War: Boers stop a British attempt to break the Siege of Ladysmith in the Battle of Spion Kop. Wikipedia: Second Boer War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 66 languages
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1679
King Charles II of England dissolves the Cavalier Parliament. Wikipedia: Charles II of England · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 98 languages
Archive: mistress of Charles II of England from "Greater London ... Illustrated". — The British Library · Europeana -
1536
King Henry VIII of England suffers an accident while jousting, leading to a brain injury that historians say may have influenced his later erratic behaviour and possible impotence. Wikipedia: Henry VIII · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 120 languages
Around the world
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2026
At least 70 people are killed and 10 others missing after major landslides in West Java, Indonesia. Wikipedia: 2026 West Bandung landslide · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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2024
An Ilyushin Il-76 crashes in Russia's Korochansky District, killing all 74 people on board. Wikipedia: 2024 Korochansky Ilyushin Il-76 crash · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2018
Former doctor Larry Nassar is sentenced up to 175 years in prison after being found guilty of using his position to sexually abuse female gymnasts. Wikipedia: Larry Nassar · 23 languages
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2011
At least 35 are killed and 180 injured in a bombing at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport. Wikipedia: Domodedovo International Airport bombing · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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2009
Cyclone Klaus makes landfall near Bordeaux, France, causing 26 deaths as well as extensive disruptions to public transport and power supplies. Wikipedia: Cyclone Klaus · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 13 languages
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2003
The United States Department of Homeland Security officially begins operation. Wikipedia: United States Department of Homeland Security · 49 languages
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1990
Japan launched the Hiten spacecraft (pictured), the first lunar probe launched by a country other than the Soviet Union or the United States. Wikipedia: Hiten (spacecraft) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 24 languages
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1988
An Aeroflot Yakovlev Yak-40 crashes at Nizhnevartovsk Airport, killing 27 people. Wikipedia: Aeroflot · 75 languages
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1987
About 20,000 protestors marched in a civil rights demonstration in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States. Wikipedia: 1987 Forsyth County protests · 1 language
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1986
The Voyager 2 space probe makes its closest approach to Uranus. Wikipedia: Voyager 2 · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 92 languages
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1978
The Soviet nuclear-powered satellite Kosmos 954 burned up during atmospheric reentry, scattering radioactive debris across Canada's Northwest Territories. Wikipedia: Nuclear power · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 145 languages
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1977
Spanish transition to democracy: Neo-fascists attacked an office in Madrid, killing five people and injuring four others. Wikipedia: Spanish transition to democracy · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1972
Japanese soldier Shoichi Yokoi was found in the jungles of Guam, where he had been hiding since the end of World War II. Wikipedia: Shoichi Yokoi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 32 languages
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1968
Vietnam War: The 1st Australian Task Force launched Operation Coburg against the North Vietnamese army and the Viet Cong. Wikipedia: Vietnam War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 168 languages
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1966
Air India Flight 101 crashes into Mont Blanc. Wikipedia: Air India Flight 101 · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1961
A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress carrying two Mark 39 nuclear weapons broke up in mid-air near Goldsboro, North Carolina; one bomb was recovered intact, the other disintegrated. Wikipedia: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1960
Algerian War: Some units of European volunteers in Algiers stage an insurrection known as the "barricades week", during which they seize government buildings and clash with local police. Wikipedia: Algerian War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 72 languages
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1946
The United Nations General Assembly passes its first resolution to establish the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission. Wikipedia: United Nations General Assembly · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 117 languages
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1939
The deadliest earthquake in Chilean history strikes Chillán, killing approximately 28,000 people. Wikipedia: 1939 Chillán earthquake · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1935
Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company starts selling the first canned beer. Wikipedia: Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company · 2 languages
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1933
The 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, changing the beginning and end of terms for all elected federal offices. Wikipedia: Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution · 27 languages
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1918
The Gregorian calendar is introduced in Russia by decree of the Council of People's Commissars effective February 14 (New Style). Wikipedia: Gregorian calendar · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 210 languages
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1916
In Brushaber v. Union Pacific Railroad Co., the Supreme Court of the United States declares the federal income tax constitutional. Wikipedia: Brushaber v. Union Pacific Railroad Co. · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 2 languages
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1913
Greek military aviators Michael Moutoussis and Aristeidis Moraitinis performed the first naval air mission in history, with a Farman MF.7 hydroplane. Wikipedia: Michael Moutoussis · 8 languages
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1859
The United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (later named Romania) is formed as a personal union under the rule of Domnitor Alexandru Ioan Cuza. Wikipedia: United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1857
The University of Calcutta was established as the first modern university in the Indian subcontinent. Wikipedia: University of Calcutta · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
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1848
James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill (reconstruction pictured) in Coloma, California, leading to the California gold rush. Wikipedia: James W. Marshall · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1835
Slaves in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, stage a revolt, which is instrumental in ending slavery there 50 years later. Wikipedia: Salvador, Bahia · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 138 languages
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1817
Crossing of the Andes: Many soldiers of Juan Gregorio de las Heras are captured during the action of Picheuta. Wikipedia: Crossing of the Andes · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1758
During the Seven Years' War the leading burghers of Königsberg submit to Elizabeth of Russia, thus forming Russian Prussia (until 1763). Wikipedia: Seven Years' War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 98 languages
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1742
Charles VII Albert becomes Holy Roman Emperor. Wikipedia: Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 65 languages
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1651
Arauco War: Spanish and Mapuche authorities meet in the Parliament of Boroa renewing the fragile peace established at the parliaments of Quillín in 1641 and 1647. Wikipedia: Arauco War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 26 languages
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1458
The Estates unanimously proclaimed 14-year-old Matthias Corvinus King of Hungary after being persuaded to do so by his uncle Michael Szilágyi. Wikipedia: Estates of the realm · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 48 languages
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1438
The Council of Basel suspends Pope Eugene IV. Wikipedia: Council of Florence · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 45 languages
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914
The Fatimid Caliphate began their first invasion of Egypt, against the Abbasids, which eventually ended in failure. Wikipedia: Fatimid Caliphate · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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771
Kʼakʼ Tiliw Chan Yopaat dedicated a 65-ton stele, the largest stone known to be quarried by the Maya civilization, at his city of Quiriguá. Wikipedia: Kʼakʼ Tiliw Chan Yopaat · 11 languages
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41
Roman emperor Caligula was murdered by Cassius Chaerea and other members of the Praetorian Guard, who proclaimed Claudius to be the new emperor. Wikipedia: 40s · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 130 languages
World days
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Technology
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Science
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1990
Japan launched the Hiten spacecraft (pictured), the first lunar probe launched by a country other than the Soviet Union or the United States. Wikipedia: Hiten (spacecraft) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 24 languages
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1986
The Voyager 2 space probe makes its closest approach to Uranus. Wikipedia: Voyager 2 · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 92 languages
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1978
The Soviet nuclear-powered satellite Kosmos 954 burned up during atmospheric reentry, scattering radioactive debris across Canada's Northwest Territories. Wikipedia: Nuclear power · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 145 languages
Business
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1935
Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company starts selling the first canned beer. Wikipedia: Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company · 2 languages
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1916
In Brushaber v. Union Pacific Railroad Co., the Supreme Court of the United States declares the federal income tax constitutional. Wikipedia: Brushaber v. Union Pacific Railroad Co. · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 2 languages
Sport
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Culture
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Births
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2012
Princess Athena of Denmark Wikipedia: Countess Athena of Monpezat · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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2003
Johnny Orlando, Canadian singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Johnny Orlando · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1999
Vitalie Damașcan, Moldovan footballer Wikipedia: Vitalie Damașcan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1999
Niki, Indonesian singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Niki (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1999
Tristan Wirfs, American football player Wikipedia: Tristan Wirfs · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1991
Zhan Beleniuk, Ukrainian Greco-Roman wrestler Wikipedia: Zhan Beleniuk · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1991
Tatiana Kashirina, Russian weightlifter Wikipedia: Tatiana Kashirina · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1991
Zack Kassian, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Zack Kassian · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1990
Mao Abe, Japanese singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Mao Abe · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1989
Gong Lijiao, Chinese shot putter Wikipedia: Gong Lijiao · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1989
Whit Merrifield, American baseball player Wikipedia: Whit Merrifield · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1989
José Quintana, Colombian baseball player Wikipedia: José Quintana · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1989
Ki Sung-yueng, South Korean footballer Wikipedia: Ki Sung-yueng · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1988
Selina Jörg, German snowboarder Wikipedia: Selina Jörg · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1988
DaJuan Summers, American basketball player Wikipedia: DaJuan Summers · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1987
Brian Cushing, American football player Wikipedia: Brian Cushing · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1987
Luis Suárez, Uruguayan footballer Wikipedia: Luis Suárez (Uruguayan footballer) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 114 languages
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1987
Kia Vaughn, American-Czech basketball player Wikipedia: Kia Vaughn · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1987
Guan Xin, Chinese basketball player Wikipedia: Guan Xin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1986
Cristiano Araújo, Brazilian singer-songwriter (died 2015) Wikipedia: Cristiano Araújo · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1986
Mischa Barton, English-American actress Wikipedia: Mischa Barton · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1986
Tyler Flowers, American baseball player Wikipedia: Tyler Flowers · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1986
Vladislav Ivanov, Russian footballer Wikipedia: Vladislav Ivanov (footballer, born 1986) · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1986
Sean McVay, American football coach Wikipedia: Sean McVay · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1984
Justin Baldoni, American actor, director, and producer Wikipedia: Justin Baldoni · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1984
Paulo Sérgio, Portuguese footballer Wikipedia: Paulo Sérgio (footballer, born 1984) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1983
Davide Biondini, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Davide Biondini · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1983
Shaun Maloney, Scottish footballer Wikipedia: Shaun Maloney · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1983
Scott Speed, American race car driver Wikipedia: Scott Speed · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1981
Carrie Coon, American actress Wikipedia: Carrie Coon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1981
Zaur Hashimov, Azerbaijani footballer and manager Wikipedia: Zaur Hashimov · 11 languages
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1981
Elena Kolomina, Kazakhstani cross country skier Wikipedia: Elena Kolomina · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1980
Jofre Mateu, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Jofre Mateu · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1980
Suzy, Portuguese singer Wikipedia: Suzy (singer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1979
Tatyana Ali, American actress and singer Wikipedia: Tatyana Ali · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1979
Leandro Desábato, Argentinian footballer Wikipedia: Leandro Desábato · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1979
Busy Signal, Jamaican dancehall reggae artist Wikipedia: Busy Signal · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1979
Nik Wallenda, American acrobat Wikipedia: Nik Wallenda · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1978
Veerle Baetens, Belgian actress and singer Wikipedia: Veerle Baetens · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1978
Mark Hildreth, Canadian actor and musician Wikipedia: Mark Hildreth (actor) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1978
Kristen Schaal, American actress, voice artist, comedian and writer Wikipedia: Kristen Schaal · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1977
Andrija Gerić, Serbian volleyball player Wikipedia: Andrija Gerić · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1977
Michelle Hunziker, Swiss-Dutch actress, model and singer Wikipedia: Michelle Hunziker · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1976
Shae-Lynn Bourne, Canadian ice dancer, coach, and choreographer Wikipedia: Shae-Lynn Bourne · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1976
Cindy Pieters, Belgian cyclist Wikipedia: Cindy Pieters · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1975
Gianluca Basile, Italian former professional basketball player Wikipedia: Gianluca Basile · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1975
Rónald Gómez, Costa Rican footballer and manager Wikipedia: Rónald Gómez · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1975
Henna Raita, Finnish alpine skier Wikipedia: Henna Raita · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1974
Cyril Despres, French rally racer Wikipedia: Cyril Despres · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1974
Ed Helms, American actor, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Ed Helms · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1974
Melissa Tkautz, Australian actress and singer Wikipedia: Melissa Tkautz · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1974
Rokia Traoré, Malian singer Wikipedia: Rokia Traoré · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1972
Beth Hart, American singer-songwriter and musician Wikipedia: Beth Hart · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1971
José Carlos Fernandez, Bolivian footballer Wikipedia: José Carlos Fernández (Bolivian footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1970
Roberto Bonano, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Roberto Bonano · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1970
Luke Egan, Australian surfer Wikipedia: Luke Egan · 3 languages
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1970
Neil Johnson, Zimbabwean cricketer Wikipedia: Neil Johnson (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1970
Matthew Lillard, American actor Wikipedia: Matthew Lillard · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1969
Yoo Ho-jeong, South Korean actress Wikipedia: Yoo Ho-jeong · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1969
Carlos Rômulo Gonçalves e Silva, Brazilian religious leader, Bishop of Montenegro Wikipedia: Carlos Rômulo Gonçalves e Silva · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1968
Fernando Escartín, Spanish cyclist Wikipedia: Fernando Escartín · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1968
Tymerlan Huseynov, Ukrainian footballer Wikipedia: Tymerlan Huseynov · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1968
Antony Garrett Lisi, American theoretical physicist Wikipedia: Antony Garrett Lisi · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1968
Mary Lou Retton, American gymnast Wikipedia: Mary Lou Retton · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1967
Michael Kiske, German singer Wikipedia: Michael Kiske · 31 languages
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1967
Phil LaMarr, American actor and comedian Wikipedia: Phil LaMarr · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1966
Julie Dreyfus, French actress Wikipedia: Julie Dreyfus · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1966
Karin Viard, French actress Wikipedia: Karin Viard · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1965
Mike Awesome, American wrestler (died 2007) Wikipedia: Mike Awesome · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1965
Carlos Saldanha, Brazilian-American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Carlos Saldanha · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1965
Pagonis Vakalopoulos, Greek footballer and manager Wikipedia: Pagonis Vakalopoulos · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1963
Arnold Vanderlyde, Dutch boxer Wikipedia: Arnold Vanderlyde · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1961
Jorge Barrios, Uruguayan footballer Wikipedia: Jorge Barrios (footballer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1961
Guido Buchwald, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Guido Buchwald · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1961
Christa Kinshofer, German ski racer Wikipedia: Christa Kinshofer · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1961
Nastassja Kinski, German-American actress and producer Wikipedia: Nastassja Kinski · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
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1961
William Van Dijck, Belgian runner Wikipedia: William Van Dijck · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1960
Jack Neo, Singaporean filmmaker, director and actor Wikipedia: Jack Neo · 10 languages
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1959
Akira Maeda, Japanese wrestler, mixed martial artist, and actor Wikipedia: Akira Maeda · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1959
Michel Preud'homme, Belgian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Michel Preud'homme · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1958
Kim Eui-kon, Korean wrestler (died 2014) Wikipedia: Kim Eui-kon · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1958
Jools Holland, English singer-songwriter and pianist Wikipedia: Jools Holland · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1958
Frank Ullrich, German biathlete Wikipedia: Frank Ullrich · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1957
Mark Eaton, American basketball player and sportscaster (died 2021) Wikipedia: Mark Eaton · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1957
Adrian Edmondson, English comedian and actor Wikipedia: Adrian Edmondson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1956
Agus Martowardojo, governor of Bank Indonesia Wikipedia: Agus Martowardojo · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1955
Jim Montgomery, American swimmer Wikipedia: Jim Montgomery (swimmer) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1955
Alan Sokal, American physicist and author Wikipedia: Alan Sokal · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1955
Lynda Weinman, American businesswoman and author Wikipedia: Lynda Weinman · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1954
Jo Gartner, Austrian racing driver (died 1986) Wikipedia: Jo Gartner · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1953
Yuri Bashmet, Russian violinist, viola player, and conductor Wikipedia: Yuri Bashmet · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1953
Moon Jae-in, South Korean politician, 19th President of South Korea Wikipedia: Moon Jae-in · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 103 languages
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1951
Yakov Smirnoff, Ukrainian-American comedian and actor Wikipedia: Yakov Smirnoff · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1950
Daniel Auteuil, French actor, director, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Daniel Auteuil · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
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1949
John Belushi, American actor and screenwriter (died 1982) Wikipedia: John Belushi · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1949
Rihoko Yoshida, Japanese voice actress Wikipedia: Rihoko Yoshida · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1948
Michael Des Barres, the 26th Marquis Des Barres, English musician, actor, and DJ Wikipedia: Michael Des Barres · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1947
Giorgio Chinaglia, Italian footballer (died 2012) Wikipedia: Giorgio Chinaglia · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1947
Michio Kaku, American physicist and academic Wikipedia: Michio Kaku · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
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1947
Warren Zevon, American singer-songwriter (died 2003) Wikipedia: Warren Zevon · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1946
Michael Ontkean, Canadian actor Wikipedia: Michael Ontkean · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1945
John Garamendi, American football player and politician, 1st United States Deputy Secretary of the Interior Wikipedia: John Garamendi · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1945
Subhash Ghai, Indian director, producer and screenwriter Wikipedia: Subhash Ghai · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1945
Eva Janko, Austrian javelin thrower Wikipedia: Eva Janko · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1944
David Gerrold, American science fiction screenwriter and author Wikipedia: David Gerrold · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1944
Gian-Franco Kasper, Swiss ski official (died 2021) Wikipedia: Gian Franco Kasper · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1943
Barry Mealand, English footballer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Barry Mealand · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1943
Peter Struck, German lawyer and politician, 13th German Federal Minister of Defence (died 2012) Wikipedia: Peter Struck (politician) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1943
Sharon Tate, American model and actress (died 1969) Wikipedia: Sharon Tate · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
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1943
Tony Trimmer, English race car driver Wikipedia: Tony Trimmer · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1943
Manuel Velázquez, Spanish footballer (died 2016) Wikipedia: Manuel Velázquez · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1942
Ingo Friedrich, German Member of the European Parliament Wikipedia: Ingo Friedrich · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1942
Gary Hart, American wrestler and manager (died 2008) Wikipedia: Gary Hart (wrestler) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1941
Neil Diamond, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Neil Diamond · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1941
Aaron Neville, American singer Wikipedia: Aaron Neville · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1941
Dan Shechtman, Israeli chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Dan Shechtman · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
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1940
Joachim Gauck, German pastor and politician, 11th President of Germany Wikipedia: Joachim Gauck · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 98 languages
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1939
Renate Garisch-Culmberger, German shot putter (died 2023) Wikipedia: Renate Boy · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1939
Ray Stevens, American singer-songwriter and actor Wikipedia: Ray Stevens · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1938
Julius Hemphill, American saxophonist and composer (died 1995) Wikipedia: Julius Hemphill · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1936
Doug Kershaw, American fiddle player and singer Wikipedia: Doug Kershaw · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1935
Shivabalayogi, Indian religious leader (died 1994) Wikipedia: Shivabalayogi · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1934
Stanisław Grochowiak, Polish poet and dramatist (died 1976) Wikipedia: Stanisław Grochowiak · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1931
Lars Hörmander, Swedish mathematician and academic (died 2012) Wikipedia: Lars Hörmander · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1930
Terence Bayler, New Zealand actor (died 2016) Wikipedia: Terence Bayler · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1930
Mahmoud Farshchian, Iranian-Persian painter and academic (died 2025) Wikipedia: Mahmoud Farshchian · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1930
John Romita Sr., American comic book artist (died 2023) Wikipedia: John Romita Sr. · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1928
Desmond Morris, English zoologist, ethologist, and painter (died 2026) Wikipedia: Desmond Morris · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1928
Michel Serrault, French actor (died 2007) Wikipedia: Michel Serrault · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1927
Paula Hawkins, American politician (died 2009) Wikipedia: Paula Hawkins (politician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1926
Ruth Asawa, American sculptor (died 2013) Wikipedia: Ruth Asawa · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1926
Georges Lautner, French director and screenwriter (died 2013) Wikipedia: Georges Lautner · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1925
Gus Mortson, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2015) Wikipedia: Gus Mortson · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1925
Maria Tallchief, American ballerina and actress (died 2013) Wikipedia: Maria Tallchief · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1924
Brian Bevan, Australian rugby league player (died 1991) Wikipedia: Brian Bevan · 5 languages
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1924
Karpoori Thakur, Indian politician, 11th Chief Minister of Bihar (died 1988) Wikipedia: Karpoori Thakur · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1922
Daniel Boulanger, French actor and screenwriter (died 2014) Wikipedia: Daniel Boulanger · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1920
Jimmy Forrest, American saxophonist (died 1980) Wikipedia: Jimmy Forrest (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1920
Jerry Maren, American actor (died 2018) Wikipedia: Jerry Maren · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1919
Coleman Francis, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1973) Wikipedia: Coleman Francis · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1919
Leon Kirchner, American composer and educator (died 2009) Wikipedia: Leon Kirchner · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1918
Oral Roberts, American evangelist, founded Oral Roberts University and Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association (died 2009) Wikipedia: Oral Roberts · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1918
Gottfried von Einem, Austrian pianist and composer (died 1996) Wikipedia: Gottfried von Einem · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1917
Ernest Borgnine, American actor (died 2012) Wikipedia: Ernest Borgnine · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
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1916
Rafael Caldera, Venezuelan lawyer and politician, 65th President of Venezuela (died 2009) Wikipedia: Rafael Caldera · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1916
Gene Mako, Hungarian-American tennis player and actor (died 2013) Wikipedia: Gene Mako · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1915
Vítězslava Kaprálová, Czech composer and conductor (died 1940) Wikipedia: Vítězslava Kaprálová · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1915
Robert Motherwell, American painter and academic (died 1991) Wikipedia: Robert Motherwell · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1913
Norman Dello Joio, American organist and composer (died 2008) Wikipedia: Norman Dello Joio · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1913
Ray Stehr, Australian rugby league player and coach (died 1983) Wikipedia: Ray Stehr · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1910
Doris Haddock, American political activist (died 2010) Wikipedia: Doris Haddock · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1909
Martin Lings, English author and scholar (died 2005) Wikipedia: Martin Lings · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1909
Ester Šimerová-Martinčeková, Slovak painter (died 2005) Wikipedia: Ester Šimerová-Martinčeková · 16 languages
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1907
Maurice Couve de Murville, French soldier and politician, Prime Minister of France (died 1999) Wikipedia: Maurice Couve de Murville · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1907
Jean Daetwyler, Swiss composer and musician (died 1994) Wikipedia: Jean Daetwyler · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1907
Ismail Nasiruddin of Terengganu, fourth Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia (died 1979) Wikipedia: Ismail Nasiruddin of Terengganu · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1906
Wilfred Jackson, American animator and composer (died 1988) Wikipedia: Wilfred Jackson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1905
J. Howard Marshall, American lawyer and businessman (died 1995) Wikipedia: J. Howard Marshall · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1901
Harry Calder, South African cricketer (died 1995) Wikipedia: Harry Calder · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1901
Cassandre, French painter (died 1968) Wikipedia: Cassandre · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1901
Edward Turner, English engineer (died 1973) Wikipedia: Edward Turner (motorcycle designer) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1900
René Guillot, French writer (died 1969) Wikipedia: René Guillot · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1899
Hoyt Vandenberg, U.S. Air Force general (died 1954) Wikipedia: Hoyt Vandenberg · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1897
Paul Fejos, Hungarian-born American director (died 1963) Wikipedia: Paul Fejos · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1895
Eugen Roth, German poet and songwriter (died 1976) Wikipedia: Eugen Roth · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1892
Franz Aigner, Austrian weightlifter (died 1970) Wikipedia: Franz Aigner (weightlifter) · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1891
Walter Model, German field marshal (died 1945) Wikipedia: Walter Model · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1889
Victor Eftimiu, Romanian poet and playwright (died 1972) Wikipedia: Victor Eftimiu · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1889
Charles Hawes, American historian and author (died 1923) Wikipedia: Charles Boardman Hawes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1889
Hermann-Bernhard Ramcke, German general of paratroop forces during World War II (died 1968) Wikipedia: Hermann-Bernhard Ramcke · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1888
Vicki Baum, Austrian author and screenwriter (died 1960) Wikipedia: Vicki Baum · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1888
Ernst Heinkel, German engineer and businessman, founded the Heinkel Aircraft Manufacturing Company (died 1958) Wikipedia: Ernst Heinkel · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1887
Jean-Henri Humbert, French botanist (died 1967) Wikipedia: Jean-Henri Humbert · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1886
Henry King, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1982) Wikipedia: Henry King (director) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1885
Marjory Stephenson, British biochemist (died 1948) Wikipedia: Marjory Stephenson · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1869
Helena Maud Brown Cobb, American educator and missionary (died 1922) Wikipedia: Helena B. Cobb · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1866
Jaan Poska, Estonian lawyer and politician, 1st Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs (died 1920) Wikipedia: Jaan Poska · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1864
Marguerite Durand, French actress, journalist, and activist (died 1936) Wikipedia: Marguerite Durand · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1862
Edith Wharton, American novelist and short story writer (died 1937) Wikipedia: Edith Wharton · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
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1858
Constance Naden, English poet and philosopher (died 1889) Wikipedia: Constance Naden · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1848
Vasily Surikov, Russian painter (died 1916) Wikipedia: Vasily Surikov · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1843
Josip Stadler, Croatian archbishop (died 1918) Wikipedia: Josip Stadler · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1776
E. T. A. Hoffmann, German jurist, author, and composer (died 1822) Wikipedia: E. T. A. Hoffmann · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 92 languages
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1763
Louis Alexandre Andrault de Langeron, French-Ukrainian general and politician (died 1831) Wikipedia: Louis Alexandre Andrault de Langeron · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1754
Andrew Ellicott, American soldier and surveyor (died 1820) Wikipedia: Andrew Ellicott · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1749
Charles James Fox, English businessman and politician, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (died 1806) Wikipedia: Charles James Fox · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1746
Gustav III of Sweden (died 1792) Wikipedia: Gustav III · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1739
Jean Nicolas Houchard, French General of the French Revolution (died 1793) Wikipedia: Jean Nicolas Houchard · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1732
Pierre Beaumarchais, French playwright and financier (died 1799) Wikipedia: Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 96 languages
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1712
Frederick the Great, Prussian king (died 1786) Wikipedia: Frederick the Great · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 124 languages
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1709
Dom Bédos de Celles, French monk and organist (died 1779) Wikipedia: Dom Bédos de Celles · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1705
Farinelli, Italian castrato singer (died 1782) Wikipedia: Farinelli · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1684
Charles Alexander, Duke of Württemberg, German noble (died 1737) Wikipedia: Charles Alexander, Duke of Württemberg · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1679
Christian Wolff, German philosopher and academic (died 1754) Wikipedia: Christian Wolff (philosopher) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1674
Thomas Tanner, English bishop (died 1735) Wikipedia: Thomas Tanner (bishop) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1672
Margrave Albert Frederick of Brandenburg-Schwedt, German Lieutenant General (died 1731) Wikipedia: Margrave Albert Frederick of Brandenburg-Schwedt · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1670
William Congreve, English playwright and poet (died 1729) Wikipedia: William Congreve · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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1664
John Vanbrugh, English architect and dramatist (died 1726) Wikipedia: John Vanbrugh · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1643
Charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset, English poet and politician, Lord Chamberlain of Great Britain (died 1706) Wikipedia: Charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset · 9 languages
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1619
Yamazaki Ansai, Japanese philosopher (died 1682) Wikipedia: Yamazaki Ansai · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1602
Mildmay Fane, 2nd Earl of Westmorland, English politician (died 1666) Wikipedia: Mildmay Fane, 2nd Earl of Westmorland · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1547
Joanna of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany, Austrian Archduchess (died 1578) Wikipedia: Joanna of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1444
Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan (died 1476) Wikipedia: Galeazzo Maria Sforza · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1287
Richard de Bury, English bishop and politician, Lord Chancellor of Great Britain (died 1345) Wikipedia: Richard de Bury · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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76
Hadrian, Roman emperor (died 138) Wikipedia: AD 76 · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 112 languages
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2025
Iris Cummings, American swimmer and aviator (born 1920) Wikipedia: Iris Cummings · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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2019
Rosemary Bryant Mariner, American United States Naval Aviator (born 1953) Wikipedia: Rosemary Bryant Mariner · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2018
Mark E. Smith, British singer-songwriter (born 1957) Wikipedia: Mark E. Smith · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2017
Helena Kmieć, Polish Roman Catholic missionary (born 1991) Wikipedia: Helena Kmieć · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2017
Butch Trucks, American drummer (born 1947) Wikipedia: Butch Trucks · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2016
Fredrik Barth, German-Norwegian anthropologist and academic (born 1928) Wikipedia: Fredrik Barth · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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2016
Marvin Minsky, American computer scientist and academic (born 1927) Wikipedia: Marvin Minsky · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
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2016
Henry Worsley, English colonel and explorer (born 1960) Wikipedia: Henry Worsley (explorer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2015
Otto Carius, German lieutenant and pharmacist (born 1922) Wikipedia: Otto Carius · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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2014
Shulamit Aloni, Israeli lawyer and politician, 11th Israeli Minister of Education (born 1928) Wikipedia: Shulamit Aloni · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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2014
Rafael Pineda Ponce, Honduran academic and politician (born 1930) Wikipedia: Rafael Pineda Ponce · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2011
Bernd Eichinger, German director and producer (born 1949) Wikipedia: Bernd Eichinger · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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2010
Pernell Roberts, American actor (born 1928) Wikipedia: Pernell Roberts · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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2008
Usha Narayanan, Burmese-born First Lady of India (born 1922) Wikipedia: Usha Narayanan · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2007
Krystyna Feldman, Polish actress (born 1916) Wikipedia: Krystyna Feldman · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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2007
İsmail Cem İpekçi, Turkish journalist and politician, 45th Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1940) Wikipedia: İsmail Cem · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2007
Guadalupe Larriva, Ecuadorian academic and politician (born 1956) Wikipedia: Guadalupe Larriva · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2007
Emiliano Mercado del Toro, Puerto Rican-American soldier (born 1891) Wikipedia: Emiliano Mercado del Toro · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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2006
Schafik Handal, Salvadoran politician (born 1930) Wikipedia: Schafik Hándal · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2004
Leônidas, Brazilian footballer and manager (born 1913) Wikipedia: Leônidas (footballer, born 1913) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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2003
Gianni Agnelli, Italian businessman (born 1921) Wikipedia: Gianni Agnelli · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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2002
Elie Hobeika, Lebanese commander and politician (born 1956) Wikipedia: Elie Hobeika · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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2001
Gaffar Okkan, Turkish police chief (born 1952) Wikipedia: Gaffar Okkan · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1993
Gustav Ernesaks, Estonian composer and conductor (born 1908) Wikipedia: Gustav Ernesaks · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1993
Thurgood Marshall, American lawyer and jurist, 32nd United States Solicitor General (born 1908) Wikipedia: Thurgood Marshall · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1993
Uğur Mumcu, Turkish investigative journalist (born 1942) Wikipedia: Uğur Mumcu · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1992
Ken Darby, American composer and conductor (born 1909) Wikipedia: Ken Darby · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1990
Madge Bellamy, American actress (born 1899) Wikipedia: Madge Bellamy · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1989
Ted Bundy, American serial killer (born 1946) Wikipedia: Ted Bundy · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages
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1988
Werner Fenchel, German-Danish mathematician and academic (born 1905) Wikipedia: Werner Fenchel · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1986
L. Ron Hubbard, American religious leader and author, founded the Church of Scientology (born 1911) Wikipedia: L. Ron Hubbard · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1986
Gordon MacRae, American actor and singer (born 1921) Wikipedia: Gordon MacRae · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1983
George Cukor, American director and producer (born 1899) Wikipedia: George Cukor · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
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1982
Alfredo Ovando Candía, Bolivian general and politician, 56th President of Bolivia (born 1918) Wikipedia: Alfredo Ovando · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1975
Larry Fine, American comedian (born 1902) Wikipedia: Larry Fine · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1973
J. Carrol Naish, American actor (born 1896) Wikipedia: J. Carrol Naish · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1971
Bill W., American activist, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (born 1895) Wikipedia: Bill W. · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1970
Caresse Crosby, American fashion designer and publisher, co-founded the Black Sun Press (born 1891) Wikipedia: Caresse Crosby · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1966
Homi J. Bhabha, Indian physicist and academic (born 1909) Wikipedia: Homi J. Bhabha · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1965
Winston Churchill, English statesman, soldier, and writer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1874) Wikipedia: Winston Churchill · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 262 languages
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1962
André Lhote, French sculptor and painter (born 1885) Wikipedia: André Lhote · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1962
Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar, Turkish author, poet, and scholar (born 1901) Wikipedia: Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1961
Alfred Carlton Gilbert, American pole vaulter and businessman, founded the A. C. Gilbert Company (born 1884) Wikipedia: Alfred Carlton Gilbert · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1960
Edwin Fischer, Swiss pianist and conductor (born 1886) Wikipedia: Edwin Fischer · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1946
Morris Alexander, South African politician (born 1877) Wikipedia: Morris Alexander · 5 languages
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1939
Maximilian Bircher-Benner, Swiss physician, created Muesli (born 1867) Wikipedia: Maximilian Bircher-Benner · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1920
Percy French, Irish songwriter, entertainer and artist (born 1854) Wikipedia: Percy French · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1920
Amedeo Modigliani, Italian painter and sculptor (born 1884) Wikipedia: Amedeo Modigliani · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 88 languages
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1895
Lord Randolph Churchill, English lawyer and politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer (born 1849) Wikipedia: Lord Randolph Churchill · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1883
Friedrich von Flotow, German composer (born 1812) Wikipedia: Friedrich von Flotow · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1881
James Collinson, English painter (born 1825) Wikipedia: James Collinson · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1877
Johann Christian Poggendorff, German physicist and journalist (born 1796) Wikipedia: Johann Christian Poggendorff · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1709
George Rooke, English admiral and politician (born 1650) Wikipedia: George Rooke · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1666
Johann Andreas Herbst, German composer and theorist (born 1588) Wikipedia: Johann Andreas Herbst · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1639
Jörg Jenatsch, Swiss pastor and politician (born 1596) Wikipedia: Jörg Jenatsch · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1626
Samuel Argall, English captain and politician, Colonial Governor of Virginia (born 1572) Wikipedia: Samuel Argall · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1595
Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria (born 1529) Wikipedia: Ferdinand II of Austria · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1525
Franciabigio, Florentine painter (born 1482) Wikipedia: Franciabigio · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1473
Conrad Paumann, German organist and composer (born 1410) Wikipedia: Conrad Paumann · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1376
Richard FitzAlan, 10th Earl of Arundel, English commander (born 1306) Wikipedia: Richard Fitzalan, 3rd Earl of Arundel · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1336
Alfonso IV of Aragon (born 1299) Wikipedia: Alfonso IV of Aragon · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1125
David IV (born 1073) Wikipedia: David IV · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1046
Eckard II, Margrave of Meissen (born c. 985) Wikipedia: Eckard II of Meissen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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901
Liu Jishu, general of the Tang Dynasty Wikipedia: Liu Jishu · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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817
Pope Stephen IV (born 770) Wikipedia: Pope Stephen IV · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
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41
Caligula, Roman emperor (born 12) Wikipedia: 40s · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 130 languages
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